Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) EVP reports Form 4 divorce-related share transfer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive Bryan Carson reported a transfer of 5,351 shares of common stock on 12/15/2025. The Form 4 shows a disposition coded as transaction type J at a reported price of $0, reflecting shares moved to his ex-spouse under a divorce settlement and domestic relations order.

After this transfer, Carson beneficially owns 29,661.2431 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock directly. He is identified as an Executive Vice President, and the report is filed by a single reporting person.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Carson Bryan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP

433 MAIN STREET

(Street)

GREEN BAY WI 54301

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP [ ASB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	12/15/2025		J(1)		5,351	D	$0	29,661.2431	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects the transfer of shares to the Reporting Person's ex-spouse pursuant to a divorce settlement agreement. The securities now owned by the ex-spouse are no longer beneficially owned by the Reporting Person. The Form 4 is filed solely to report the exempt transfer of shares pursuant to the domestic relations order.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for Bryan Carson	12/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider stock transaction did Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) report on December 15, 2025?

On 12/15/2025, Executive Vice President Bryan Carson reported a disposition of 5,351 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at a reported price of $0, using transaction code J. The shares were transferred to his ex-spouse pursuant to a divorce settlement and domestic relations order.

Why were 5,351 ASB shares transferred by Bryan Carson?

The 5,351 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock were transferred to Bryan Carson’s ex-spouse under a divorce settlement agreement. The report explains that the transfer is an exempt transfer made pursuant to a domestic relations order, and the securities now held by the ex-spouse are no longer beneficially owned by Carson.

How many Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) shares does Bryan Carson own after the reported transfer?

Following the reported transaction, Bryan Carson is shown as beneficially owning 29,661.2431 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. These shares are reported with a direct ownership form.

What is Bryan Carson’s role at Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) in this Form 4?

In the report, Bryan Carson is identified as an officer of Associated Banc-Corp with the title Executive Vice President. The relationship section confirms that he is not a director or 10% owner but is filing as an officer of the issuer.

Is this Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Form 4 filed by more than one reporting person?

No. The report indicates that it is a Form filed by one reporting person. Only Bryan Carson is listed as the reporting person for this insider stock ownership change.

Was the 5,351-share transaction in ASB stock a sale for cash?

The disposition of 5,351 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock is reported at a price of $0. The explanation states that the shares were transferred to the reporting person’s ex-spouse under a divorce settlement agreement and domestic relations order, characterizing it as an exempt transfer rather than a sale for value.